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Nutrition News
Reckitt Mead Johnson receives FDA approval to import 66 million formula servings
June 16, 2022
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the import of over 66 million servings of infant formula from Singapore, focusing on supply for vulnerable consumers.
Do food safety information and protective behavior help protect mercury exposure in children?
May 31, 2022
In Taiwan, a recent study examined whether mothers who had food safety–related risk perceptions of mercury led to lower exposure in mother and child.
Must-read news from the week of May 23
May 27, 2022
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
Study finds association between longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding and childhood asthma protections
May 26, 2022
A new study examines the relationship between an extended duration of mother-child breastfeeding and protective associations to asthma.
Donna Hallas on formula shortage: breastfeed if able, contact pediatricians, do not hoard
May 26, 2022
Donna Hallas, a Contemporary Pediatrics® Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses the infant formula shortage.
AAP advocates for increased action from White House, Congress on infant formula shortage
May 23, 2022
The AAP sent 2 letters to federal officials urging for immediate action to increase the supply of safe formula in the United States.
Must-read news from the week of May 16
May 20, 2022
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
House of Representatives democrats propose $28 million aid bill for infant formula shortage
May 19, 2022
The proposed aid bill would give the FDA funds to increase staff and prepare for future infant formula shortages.
FDA implements increased flexibilities for foreign importation of infant formula
May 18, 2022
This week, the agency announced it is encouraging importation of infant formula from usually unutilized foreign means in hopes of increasing access to the product in the wake of the country-wide shortage.
What to know about the infant formula shortage
May 13, 2022
Parents are on edge as the formula shortage worsens across the United States. Pediatricians, the AAP, and White House advise on available options.